Indian cricketer Virat Kohli’s popularity extends beyond India, as evidenced by a lifesize statue of him unveiled at Times Square, New York. This tribute highlights Kohli’s influence on the cricket globe in the last ten years and his significant contribution to India’s lineup for the T20 World Cup in 2024.
The statue showcases Kohli’s worldwide reach and is part of a commercial effort by Duroflex, a mattress company, for which Kohli serves as a brand ambassador. “Just Unveiled: A larger-than-life statue of Virat Kohli at the iconic Times Square,” Duroflex said on social media. “We are going global and creating history with this King’s Duty!” With resounding support, fans dubbed Kohli the “GOAT.”
Amidst India’s ongoing Super 8 match against Australia in St. Lucia, Kohli is maintaining his impressive form. The game started on schedule despite rain-related worries. Australia won the toss and chose to bowl first. They have not played each other since Australia defeated India in the ODI World Cup Final. After this World Cup, there is a lot of speculation that current captain Rohit Sharma and captain Virat Kohli may decide to retire from international T20 cricket, which might spell the end of an era for Indian cricket.
